Ask a Priest

Questions Covered: 

• 06:54 - I was received into the ordinariate in Toronto, should I adhere to the Canada bishops or the US bishops (in Texas)?   
• 10:52 - What are the similarities with a lay father with children and a priest who is called a Father? Duties and vocation. 
• 16:16 - During confession can you deny the penance the priest gives you and ask for a new one? 
• 20:41 - When we receive the Eucharist do we need both the body and blood? Why do most churches only have the body? 
• 30:58 - Are the words said during consecration actually Jesus speaking through the priest? 
• 34:30 - Retired Lutheran Pastor who likes to occasionally go to Mass out of interest, does Father have any advice for me? 
• 43:30 - How can I best prepare to become a Father? 
• 49:23 - How do I avoid pride while I am fasting? 
• 52:03 - Wants to say hello and welcome Father to St. john the Baptist in PA (he’s local to Fr.’s new parish)